Checking The Static Sag Of The Shock Absorber - KTM 450 SX-F 2023 Owner's Manual

10.8

Checking the static sag of the shock absorber

Main work
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Position the sag gage in the rear axle and measure the
distance to marking SAG on the rear fender.
Sag gauge (00029090200)
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Note the value as dimension
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Finishing work
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Remove the motorcycle from the lift stand. (
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Measure dimension
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Hold the motorcycle upright with aid of an assistant.
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Measure the distance again between the rear axle and mark-
ing SAG on the rear fender using the sag gage.
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Note the value as dimension
Info
The static sag is the difference between
measurements
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Check the static sag.
Static sag (SX‑F EU)
Static sag (SX‑F US)
Static sag (XC‑F US)
Static sag (Factory Edition)
» If the static sag is less or more than the specified value:
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Adjust the spring preload of the shock absorber.
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TUNING THE CHASSIS 10
A
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A
of rear wheel unloaded. (
B
.
A and B .
35 mm (1.38 in)
35 mm (1.38 in)
35 mm (1.38 in)
35 mm (1.38 in)
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